ABOUT THE ARTIST:
The Aretha Franklin Songbook is an amazing live concert that pays tribute to the Queen of Soul!
Journey through hits of the most charted female artist of the 20th Century. From Aretha’s gospel beginnings and blues roots through to her coronation as the undisputed Queen of Soul, this fascinating tribute is delivered by Cleopatra Higgins.
With high energy renditions of hits such as R.E.S.P.E.C.T., Think, Natural Woman, Say a Little Prayer and many more, the songs are brought to life by global star Cleopatra Higgins, as the show draws from Grammy-Award winner Franklin’s astonishing 112 chart hits.
Cleopatra Madonna Higgins, better known mononymously as Cleo, is a British R&B/soul/pop singer, dancer, songwriter and actress. Cleo Higgins was the lead singer of Cleopatra - the 90’s pop group made up of three sisters from Manchester. Signed to Madonna’s label Maverick when she was just 13, Cleopatra had three top ten hits, supported the Spice Girls, had two TV series and performed concerts at the Vatican!
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Sourcing the greatest grass-fed Aberdeenshire beef is crucial to Boisdale but equally so is the attention to detail involved in the dry ageing and the actual cutting. All the beef supplied to Boisdale is from the very best certified beef suckler herds of Aberdeenshire Boisdale is wild about game and all manner of chase and fowl find their way to the tables, be it red grouse – the ultimate game bird uniquely indigenous to Scotland and northern England or Highland venison, the regulars’ favourite served hot smoked with a black truffle dressing. Wild fowl, hare, partridge – all can be enjoyed in the Boisdale restaurants when in season.
Gourmets can also delight in arguably the best beef in the world: 28-40 day matured purebred dry aged Aberdeenshire steak as well as other remarkable meat that includes Highland Blackface Lamb.
The most famous Scottish export after whisky - smoked salmon - comes to Boisdale from award-winning, small family-owned farms and smokehouses. Other fish specialities include the diver-gathered Orkney King scallops, Loch Ryan native oysters, organic West Minch salmon from South Uist, sweet dill-pickled herring from the Summer Isles, as well as abundant varieties of other seafood.
ABOUT THE VENUE:
Jools Holland, Boisdale Patron of Music presents the best in jazz, blues and soul.
About the venue: https://youtu.be/SJhROJnoJLQ
Boisdale of Canary Wharf is a two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square which comprises a restaurant, four private dining rooms, Oyster Bar & Grill and Cigar Terrace, the world’s greatest Whisky Bar, and the best live music in the capital.
"London's number one jazz venue" Tatler
"Best Whisky Bar in the World" Whisky Magazine
"A carnivore's dream" Evening Standard
"Aged steaks are deemed incredible" Square Meal
"The world's most individualistic style bar & restaurant" Hot Tickets